Call for Applications: University Grants Academy (UGA)

The Office of Research Development (ORD) in the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships (RIPS) invites faculty to apply for the University Grants Academy (UGA). This semester-long, cohort-based program is designed to enhance faculty success in securing extramural funding by guiding participants through the development of competitive, submission-ready grant proposals.

UGA follows a structured, faculty-facilitated curriculum with weekly meetings that include collaborative discussions, and peer and facilitator feedback to refine draft proposals.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Submission: Internal proposals must be submitted via ORD’s InfoReady internal competition portal.

For questions about UGA or the application process, please contact ord@niu.edu